Bandai Reveals Three New Unicorn, SEED Destiny and Gundam X Gunpla Kits
Bandai Spirits has unveiled an exciting new lineup of Gunpla model kits during a recent livestream event.
Revealed during the “Gunpla 45th Anniversary Special Stream Final Episode” on February 2, the announcement features three new additions to the MGSD and High Grade lines.
The Gundam franchise is a cornerstone of mecha anime that has redefined the genre for over four decades.
This wave of releases covers multiple timelines, including the Universal Century featured in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, the post-apocalyptic setting of After War Gundam X, and the Cosmic Era timeline of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.
These series are renowned for their complex mechanical designs and dramatic storytelling, ranging from political intrigue to survival in war-torn worlds.
Let’s take a look at the new kits!
- MGSD Kshatriya
- Price: 7,700 yen (approx. $51 USD / £40 GBP)
- Release Date: September 2026
Piloted by Marida Cruz, this massive Neo Zeon mobile suit is instantly recognizable by its four large binder wings housing formidable funnel weaponry.
Marking the first non-Gundam unit in the MGSD brand, this kit reproduces the unit’s imposing silhouette with overwhelming detail and articulation.
- HG 1/144 Gundam Leopard
- Price: 2,420 yen (approx. $16 USD / £13 GBP)
- Release Date: August 2026
A heavy artillery mobile suit piloted by Roabea Loy, the Leopard is known for its immense firepower and its role in protecting the Freeden landship.
This completely new sculpt features opening missile hatches and an Inner Arm Gatling that can be deployed without parts replacement.
- HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom)
- Price: 2,860 yen (approx. $19 USD / £15 GBP)
- Release Date: July 2026
This high-mobility close-quarters unit is customized in the personal orange colours of the ace ZAFT pilot Heine Westenfluss.
Refreshed with a completely new sculpt and the SEED Action System, this kit includes the Tempest Beam Sword and Heat Rod.
Pre-orders officially begin on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
They will be available at hobby goods retailers such as HobbyLink Japan, with shipping taking place from July 2026 through September 2026, depending on the model.
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